You can't get it out because you can't get hold of it?  Or there is
something else that holds it back.  Usually the left side cable is in the
way, but sometimes the ground cable is.  It does come out, just as it went
in there.
If you can't get hold of it by hand, you need to find a strap that can be
attached to the terminals or attach something to them, so you can pull it up
and wiggle it out.
Yes, it's a little close to tight but it will come out just fine.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Stevens" <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 7:03 PM
Subject: Re: Removing the battery from a 91 Westfalia

On Nov 11, 2011, at 7:50 PM, Mike and Mary Baker wrote:

> Does anyone have any idea how to get the battery out of a 91 Westfalia?
> The
> opening is so tight and the battery is an aftermarket version so I cannot
> get it through the opening. Ideas are appreciated.  Thanks
>
>
>
> Mike and Mary
If it's in there, the opening IS big enough for the battery to fit in, then
out.

You may have to get some battery terminal straps from your flaps, so that
you have lifting power, without having to fit your hands down the sides
between the battery and hole.

bob